Julie Chase is a tactical medicine instructor in Berryville, Va. She has worked in public and private venues as a firefighter, paramedic, educator and administrator, and has taught in many countries, assisted with remote clinics and emergency services and is a National Disaster Medical System Response Team Member. She was an operational and tactical medicine instructor at a federal agency, a curriculum developer, contributing author, and reviewer for publication and accreditation organizations. Julie holds a Master in Postsecondary and Adult Education, a Bachelor in Paramedicine, and an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Fire Science.